Sa kabila ng mga pagsubok na dulot ng COVID-19 pandemic, nananatili ang layunin ng GMA Network at katuwang nitong mga organisasyon para ihatid ang malawak at pinakakomprehensibong coverage sa Eleksyon 2022 sa iba't ibang paraan ng paghahatid ng mga balita at impormasyon.

“While many of us have been constant partners in the coverage of past elections, this is the first time that we are not able to be physically present together to renew and seal our partnership. And while many things have changed over the past two years, our common and consistent desire for good governance remains,” ayon kay GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon sa ginanap na Eleksyon 2022 Partnerships Launch, na idinaos vitually nitong Biyernes, November 26.

Ito ang pinakamalaking alyansa ng GMA at nangungunang mga organisasyon para sa 2022 election coverage. Kinabibilangan ito ng 51 partners na mula sa mga respetadong pangalan sa larangan telecommunications, media, education, business, law, at public service.

Ang pagsasanib-puwersa ay para sa hangarin na bantayan ang proseso ng halalan at tulungan ang mga botante kaugnay sa gagawin nilang mahalagang desisyon pagdating ng Eleksyon 2022.

“The task in front of us, those who help voters make the right choice, is daunting. But our duty to help empower voters and uphold the truth is worth every effort. As individual institutions and organizations, we each carry a tremendous responsibility. But together, we can and we will do what it takes—promote honesty, integrity, and truth in the coming elections,” ayon kay Gozon.

Inihayag din ni Gozon ang kahalagahan ng darating na halalan; “Now more than ever, we need to elect leaders who can best steer our country out of the COVID-19 pandemic, chart our economic recovery and growth, and effectively protect our sovereign rights and economic interests after the second half of next year and six years thereafter.”

Sa ginanap na virtual launch, inilunsad din ang election advocacy campaign ng GMA na, “Dapat Totoo.”

“Dapat Totoo – ang hangarin ng mga kandidato na maglingkod sa mamamayan. Dapat Totoo – ang bawat pangako. Dapat Totoo – ang impormasyong ibinabahagi sa mga botanteng Pilipino,” ayon kay Gozon.

Nagsilbing kinatawan ng GMA sa Eleksyon 2022 Partnerships Launch sina Gozon, GMA President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., GMA News and Public Affairs  Senior Vice President Marissa L. Flores, RGMA Network Incorporated President Miguel C. Enriquez, GMA New Media President and COO Dennis Augusto L. Caharian, Radio Operations Group First Vice President Glenn F. Allona, GMA Regional TV and Synergy First Vice President and Head Oliver Victor B. Amoroso, GMA News and Public Affairs Digital Media Senior Assistant Vice President and GMA News Online Editor-in-Chief Jaemark S. Tordecilla, GMA International First Vice President Joseph Jerome T. Francia, at GMA Kapuso Foundation Executive Vice President and COO Luz Analee E. Catibog.

Pinangunahan naman ni Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman Sheriff M. Abas, ang hanay ng mga pinagkakapitaganang external partners.

Kasama rito ang telecommunications industry na sina: First Vice President and Head of PLDT and Smart Enterprise and International Business Groups Jojo Gendrano, at First Vice President and Enterprise Revenue Group Head, PLDT Enterprise Mitch Locsin.

Sa hanay ng mga mamamahayag: The Inquirer Group of Companies Chief Executive Officer Sandy Prieto, Inquirer Interactive Inc. Chairman and President Paolo R. Prieto, Catholic Media Network (CMN) President and Chief Executive Officer Rev. Fr. Francis B. Lucas, at Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) Executive Director Carmela S. Fonbuena.

Ang pinagkakatiwalaang election watchdogs and civic organizations: Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) Chairperson Myla C. Villanueva, National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) National Chairperson Augusto C. Lagman, Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) Executive Director Atty. Rona Ann V. Caritos, at Regional Emergency Assistance Communications Team Philippines (REACT) National President Jojen M. Bayabay.

Mula sa akademiya: University of the Philippines President Professor Danilo L. Concepcion, University of Santo Tomas Rector, Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., Ph.D., Polytechnic University of The Philippines President Dr. Manuel M. Muhi, De La Salle University President Br. Bernard S. Oca, FSC, Ateneo School of Government Vice President for the Professional Schools Dr. John Paul C. Vergara, and AMA Education System Founder at Chairman Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz V.

Mga regional school partner: University of Northern Philippines President Dr. Erwin F. Cadorna, University of Luzon Director for International Relations Prof. Angel S. Reyna Jr., Ateneo De Naga University President Fr. Roberto Exequiel N. Rivera, S.J., University of Nueva Caceres President Dr. Fay Lea Patria M. Lauraya, University of San Carlos President Fr. Narciso A. Cellan Jr., SVD, Silliman University Vice President for Development Prof. Jane Annette L. Belarmino, Central Philippine University President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, University of Saint La Salle Bacolod President and Chancellor Br. Kenneth S. Martinez, FSC, DMin, Xavier University-Ateneo De Cagayan Devcom Department Chairperson Rechelle Ann T. Barraquias, Central Mindanao University President IV Dr. Jesus Antonio G. Derije, SUC, Holy Cross of Davao College President Br. Noelvic H. Deloria, SC, Notre Dame of Dadiangas University President Br. Manuel V. De Leon, FMS, at Western Mindanao State University Vice President for Administration and Finance, Dr. Joselito D. Madroñal.

Sa unang pagkakataon, makakasama rin bilang Eleksyon 2022 partners ng GMA ang mga unibersidad at kolehiyo na miyembro National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA): Arellano University Board of Trustees Vice Chairman and Vice President for Marketing Valente V. Cayco, Colegio De San Juan De Letran Rector and President Rev. Fr. Clarence Victor C. Marquez, OP, De La Salle - College of St. Benilde Chancellor Benhur A. Ong, Emilio Aguinaldo College Vice President for Administration Dr. Lorenzo C. Lorenzo, José Rizal University President Dr. Vincent K. Fabella, Lyceum of the Philippines University President Atty. Roberto P. Laurel, San Sebastian College-Recoletos President Rev. Fr. Henry H. Santiago, OAR, at University of Perpetual Help System - DALTA Executive Vice President Dr. Alfonso H. Loreto.

Katuwang din ang legal and business groups: Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) National President Atty. Burt M. Estrada, Philippine Bar Association (PBA) President Atty. Rico V. Domingo, at Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands President Jose Luis U. Yulo, Jr.

At maging ang mga digital platform: Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP.ph) Editor-In-Chief Jo-Ann Q. Maglipon, TikTok Public Policy Head Kristoffer M. Rada, Twitter News Partnerships Head Paul Armstrong, at YouTube.

Para sa latest updates, tumutok sa GMA Network’s on-air platforms GMA at GTV, at online sa official website na www.GMANetwork.com, o sa official social media accounts.

--FRJ, GMA News